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Tech Talk: Unionization in the veterinary industry
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Tech Talk: Unionization in the veterinary industry

February 27, 2025

By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT

Unionization in the veterinary industry is not a new concept, but it has gained increased attention in recent years. A few pioneering practices have successfully unionized, marking a shift in how the veterinary community views worker advocacy.
Bite Check: Detecting Malocclusions in Dogs and Cats
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Bite Check: Detecting Malocclusions in Dogs and Cats

February 20, 2025

In this session: Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), begins by defining what constitutes a normal occlusion in both dogs and cats, then addressing the various classes of malocclusions, helping veterinary professionals accurately identify and differentiate these conditions. Finally, Rollings will explore the appropriate treatment options for each class of malocclusion, ensuring you can provide the best care for your patients. Malocclusions can be recognized by technicians, and we can play a vital role in helping our patients live a pain-free life.
Enhancing practice efficiency through checklists

Enhancing practice efficiency through checklists

October 18, 2023

Take it from the vet tech: Using checklists in day-to-day operations, training practices, and patient care can aid in the clinic's productivity and profitability
Campaign tackles essential role of vet techs, nurses

Campaign tackles essential role of vet techs, nurses

October 16, 2023

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA) launch “Trust Your Vet Tech” in support of National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week
A vet tech's advice on compassionate care

A vet tech's advice on compassionate care

October 16, 2023

Celebrating Veterinary Technician Week is a great opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of vet techs and explore ways to empower them as leaders in your practice.
Tech Talk: Interviewing tips for technicians
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Tech Talk: Interviewing tips for technicians

June 30, 2023

By Jamie Rauscher, LVT

NAVTA president, Jamie Raucsher, LVT, on job hunting and interviewing tips and guidelines you may not have learned as part of your veterinary education.
Vet techs' expertise, opinions sought by AAHA

Vet techs' expertise, opinions sought by AAHA

March 14, 2023

Veterinary technicians interested in having a say in the development of industry-wide standards, guidelines, and other resources are invited to apply for a newly created leadership position at the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
In-house necropsy procedure tips for both vets and techs
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In-house necropsy procedure tips for both vets and techs

September 1, 2022

A necropsy can be thorough and complete within a veterinary practice, with no additional testing. The most important part of performing an in-house necropsy is deciding to perform it in the first place. It can be a daunting procedure, yet it is easily set-up, and the procedure can be performed with a team-based approach.
WorkForce Crisis: Retaining Staff
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WorkForce Crisis: Retaining Staff

June 2, 2022

Leslie Boudreau, BASVT, RVTg, CVPM, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, on how the veterinary industry is facing a workforce crisis. Retaining and growing your staff has never been more important. Employees are our most valuable assets, but do they know this? With the Great Resignation upon us, now is the time to change our focus to retention and talent management. If you don’t help them grow, you will watch them go!
RVT transfer program aims to meet increased demand

RVT transfer program aims to meet increased demand

November 12, 2021

The University of Missouri (MU) has joined forces with Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Mo., to create a new transfer opportunity for RVT students.
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